Village of Calumet 2023 Master Plan Survey

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to provide public input regarding the update to the Village of Calumet Master Plan. A Master Plan is a long-range planning document that guides development patterns, regulations, and land use policies over the next decade. When critical issues are presented to Village decision-makers they consult the Master Plan to inform their decision. Therefore, this document has a profound impact on the future of the Village.

Given the importance of the Master Plan, it is essential to get input from the community on the direction of the plan to ensure that when the Master Plan is completed it is a reﬂection of the values and wishes of the community.

The following survey about the Master Plan is estimated to take roughly 20 minutes.

Please feel free to share the survey link with everyone in your household, as well as other members of the community. Should you have trouble with the online survey, please contact Village Hall at (906) 337-1713 to request a hard copy.

Once the survey is closed to the public, results will be available online through the Village master plan website.

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* 1. What is one POSITIVE word that you would use to describe the Village of Calumet?

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* 2. In your opinion what is the biggest CHALLENGE facing the Village of Calumet?

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* 3. What is your connection to the Village of Calumet?

I live here full-time.

I live here part-time or seasonally.

I own property in the Village.

I own a business in the Village.

I work in the Village.

I shop, visit restaurants and/or attend events in the Village.

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What are THREE best characteristics of the Village?

Quality of municipal services

Cost of living

Quality of schools

Walkability

Employment Opportunities

Housing availability

Housing affordability

Arts, culture, and historical character

Entertainment options (shopping, restaurants, theatres, etc.)

Recreation options (parks and trails)

Surrounding natural beauty

Sense of community/community spirit

Diverse community

Other (please specify)

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* 5. What are THREE biggest challenges the Village faces over the next 10 years?

Overpopulation

Housing affordability

Housing availability

Traffic congestion

Parking

Lack of police services

Maintaining youth population

Retaining young families/professionals

Maintaining public infrastructure

Maintaining balance between development and open space preservation

Other (please specify)

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* 6. How strongly do you agree with the following statement: "With my household income, I feel the housing options in the Village of Calumet are financially attainable."?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

None of the above

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* 7. To what extent do you agree with the following statement: "I would like to start or expand a business in the Village, but I'm unaware of resources that could help me do that."

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

None of the above

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* 8. To what extent do you agree with the following statement, "I would like to clean up my property and eliminate blight, but I'm unaware of resources that could help me do that."

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

None of the above

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* 9. How should the following concerns be prioritized in relation to the Village of Calumet Master Plan?

	Not Important	Important	Very Important	No Opinion/Not Sure
Village Character	Village Character Not Important	Village Character Important	Village Character Very Important	Village Character No Opinion/Not Sure
Housing Affordability	Housing Affordability Not Important	Housing Affordability Important	Housing Affordability Very Important	Housing Affordability No Opinion/Not Sure
Housing Availability	Housing Availability Not Important	Housing Availability Important	Housing Availability Very Important	Housing Availability No Opinion/Not Sure
Public Parks and Greenspaces	Public Parks and Greenspaces Not Important	Public Parks and Greenspaces Important	Public Parks and Greenspaces Very Important	Public Parks and Greenspaces No Opinion/Not Sure
Historical Landmarks and Buildings	Historical Landmarks and Buildings Not Important	Historical Landmarks and Buildings Important	Historical Landmarks and Buildings Very Important	Historical Landmarks and Buildings No Opinion/Not Sure
Year-round commercial viability	Year-round commercial viability Not Important	Year-round commercial viability Important	Year-round commercial viability Very Important	Year-round commercial viability No Opinion/Not Sure
Trash Services and Pick-Up	Trash Services and Pick-Up Not Important	Trash Services and Pick-Up Important	Trash Services and Pick-Up Very Important	Trash Services and Pick-Up No Opinion/Not Sure
Recycling Services and Pick-Up	Recycling Services and Pick-Up Not Important	Recycling Services and Pick-Up Important	Recycling Services and Pick-Up Very Important	Recycling Services and Pick-Up No Opinion/Not Sure
Blight Enforcement	Blight Enforcement Not Important	Blight Enforcement Important	Blight Enforcement Very Important	Blight Enforcement No Opinion/Not Sure
Short-Term Rentals	Short-Term Rentals Not Important	Short-Term Rentals Important	Short-Term Rentals Very Important	Short-Term Rentals No Opinion/Not Sure
Maintenance of Streets and Sidewalks	Maintenance of Streets and Sidewalks Not Important	Maintenance of Streets and Sidewalks Important	Maintenance of Streets and Sidewalks Very Important	Maintenance of Streets and Sidewalks No Opinion/Not Sure
Snow Removal	Snow Removal Not Important	Snow Removal Important	Snow Removal Very Important	Snow Removal No Opinion/Not Sure
Parking	Parking Not Important	Parking Important	Parking Very Important	Parking No Opinion/Not Sure

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* 10. The Village of Calumet Master Plan will include goal statements regarding the future redevelopment of the Village. Please indicate your level of agreement with the following statements.

	Strongly Agree	Agree	Undecided	Disagree	Strongly Disagree
Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock	Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock Strongly Agree	Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock Agree	Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock Undecided	Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock Disagree	Improve the condition and quality of the housing stock Strongly Disagree
Encourage housing for working family households	Encourage housing for working family households Strongly Agree	Encourage housing for working family households Agree	Encourage housing for working family households Undecided	Encourage housing for working family households Disagree	Encourage housing for working family households Strongly Disagree
Encourage commercial development that serves the local population	Encourage commercial development that serves the local population Strongly Agree	Encourage commercial development that serves the local population Agree	Encourage commercial development that serves the local population Undecided	Encourage commercial development that serves the local population Disagree	Encourage commercial development that serves the local population Strongly Disagree
Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents	Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents Strongly Agree	Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents Agree	Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents Undecided	Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents Disagree	Develop more parks and recreational opportunities for residents Strongly Disagree
Focus on blight elimination	Focus on blight elimination Strongly Agree	Focus on blight elimination Agree	Focus on blight elimination Undecided	Focus on blight elimination Disagree	Focus on blight elimination Strongly Disagree
Improve local streets and sidewalks	Improve local streets and sidewalks Strongly Agree	Improve local streets and sidewalks Agree	Improve local streets and sidewalks Undecided	Improve local streets and sidewalks Disagree	Improve local streets and sidewalks Strongly Disagree
Revitalize the downtown district	Revitalize the downtown district Strongly Agree	Revitalize the downtown district Agree	Revitalize the downtown district Undecided	Revitalize the downtown district Disagree	Revitalize the downtown district Strongly Disagree
Revitalize historic buildings	Revitalize historic buildings Strongly Agree	Revitalize historic buildings Agree	Revitalize historic buildings Undecided	Revitalize historic buildings Disagree	Revitalize historic buildings Strongly Disagree

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* 11. If you are a resident, do you rent or own your home?

Rent

Own

None of the above

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* 12. If you are a renter, in the next 5 years do you plan to:

Continue renting your current unit

Move and rent another unit in the Village of Calumet

Buy a home in the Village off Calumet

Move and rent outside the Village of Calumet

Buy a home outside the Village of Calumet

Other (please specify)

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* 13. If you own your home, in the next five years, do you plan to:

Remain in your current home

Sell your home and buy another in the Village of Calumet

Sell your home and buy another outside the Village of Calumet

Sell your home and rent outside the Village of Calumet

Other (please specify)

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* 14. Which best describes how you view the number of commercial businesses in the Village?

Not Enough

About Right

Too Much

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* 15. What type of new commercial establishments would you like to see in the Village? Check all that apply. (check all that apply)

Grocery store, general store, produce store

Food service/restaurant/pubs/micro breweries

Professional oﬀice space (engineers, accountants, lawyers, etc.)

Co-Working office space

Retail Stores

I don't want any more commercial establishments

Other (please specify)

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* 16. Please indicate your employment status

I work full time (32+ hours a week)

I work part-time

Unemployed and not actively looking

Unemployed and actively looking

Retired

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* 17. If you are employed, in what zip code is your job?

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* 18. Some individuals have the convenience of working from home which is referred to as "working remotely." Do you or a member of your household work remotely?

Yes

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* 19. How many days a week do you work from home?

5 or more

Not Applicable

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* 20. Does your household have Internet service

Yes

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* 21. What is the quality/reliability of your Internet service?

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

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* 22. Please indicate the level of agreement to have this type of business or use in the Village of Calumet

	Strongly agree	Agree	Undecided	Disagree	Strongly disagree
Short Term Rentals (STR's)	Short Term Rentals (STR's) Strongly agree	Short Term Rentals (STR's) Agree	Short Term Rentals (STR's) Undecided	Short Term Rentals (STR's) Disagree	Short Term Rentals (STR's) Strongly disagree
Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments	Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments Strongly agree	Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments Agree	Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments Undecided	Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments Disagree	Marijuana Retail/Sales Establishments Strongly disagree
Hotels/Motels	Hotels/Motels Strongly agree	Hotels/Motels Agree	Hotels/Motels Undecided	Hotels/Motels Disagree	Hotels/Motels Strongly disagree
Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods	Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods Strongly agree	Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods Agree	Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods Undecided	Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods Disagree	Allowing commercial businesses in the residential neighborhoods Strongly disagree

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* 23. Indicate how important it is for the Village to address the following issues.

	Very Important	Important	Neutral	Somewhat not important	Not Important
Noise	Noise Very Important	Noise Important	Noise Neutral	Noise Somewhat not important	Noise Not Important
Blight/junk	Blight/junk Very Important	Blight/junk Important	Blight/junk Neutral	Blight/junk Somewhat not important	Blight/junk Not Important
Street Improvements	Street Improvements Very Important	Street Improvements Important	Street Improvements Neutral	Street Improvements Somewhat not important	Street Improvements Not Important
Sidewalk Improvements	Sidewalk Improvements Very Important	Sidewalk Improvements Important	Sidewalk Improvements Neutral	Sidewalk Improvements Somewhat not important	Sidewalk Improvements Not Important
Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces	Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces Very Important	Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces Important	Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces Neutral	Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces Somewhat not important	Parks, Recreation and Green Spaces Not Important
Parking	Parking Very Important	Parking Important	Parking Neutral	Parking Somewhat not important	Parking Not Important
Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre	Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre Very Important	Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre Important	Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre Neutral	Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre Somewhat not important	Revitalization of Village Hall and the Calumet Theatre Not Important
Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village	Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village Very Important	Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village Important	Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village Neutral	Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village Somewhat not important	Revitalization of Historic Buildings in the Village Not Important
Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails	Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails Very Important	Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails Important	Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails Neutral	Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails Somewhat not important	Connections to regional snowmobile, ATV, and non-motorized trails Not Important
Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services	Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services Very Important	Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services Important	Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services Neutral	Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services Somewhat not important	Partnering with Calumet Township and the Village of Laurium on shared municipal services Not Important

Other (please specify)

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* 24. Indicate your level of support for these potential community initiatives.

	Very likely	Likely	Neither likely or unlikely	Unlikely	Very unlikely
Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up	Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up Very likely	Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up Likely	Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up Neither likely or unlikely	Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up Unlikely	Village-wide annual household & blight clean-up Very unlikely
Parks and recreation clean-up	Parks and recreation clean-up Very likely	Parks and recreation clean-up Likely	Parks and recreation clean-up Neither likely or unlikely	Parks and recreation clean-up Unlikely	Parks and recreation clean-up Very unlikely
Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails	Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails Very likely	Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails Likely	Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails Neither likely or unlikely	Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails Unlikely	Improving signage to navigate the Village of Calumet from US 41 or the ATV/Snowmobile Trails Very unlikely
Neighborhood watch program	Neighborhood watch program Very likely	Neighborhood watch program Likely	Neighborhood watch program Neither likely or unlikely	Neighborhood watch program Unlikely	Neighborhood watch program Very unlikely
Community food gardens	Community food gardens Very likely	Community food gardens Likely	Community food gardens Neither likely or unlikely	Community food gardens Unlikely	Community food gardens Very unlikely
Community programs for historic preservation	Community programs for historic preservation Very likely	Community programs for historic preservation Likely	Community programs for historic preservation Neither likely or unlikely	Community programs for historic preservation Unlikely	Community programs for historic preservation Very unlikely
Public art initiatives	Public art initiatives Very likely	Public art initiatives Likely	Public art initiatives Neither likely or unlikely	Public art initiatives Unlikely	Public art initiatives Very unlikely

Other (please specify)

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* 25. Do you own and/or operate a business in the Village?

Yes

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* 26. What sector do you primarily work in?

Agriculture, forestry, ﬁshing, hunting and mining

Construction/Trades

Manufacturing

Wholesale trade

Retail

Transportation, warehousing or utilities

Business Services (consulting, IT, marketing, etc.)

Finance, insurance, real estate, or property management

Professional, scientiﬁc, management, administrative, or waste management services

Education services, health care, or social assistance

Arts, entertainment, recreation, or food services

Public administration

Armed Forces

Retired/unemployed

Other (please specify)

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* 27. In what area of the Village do you reside?

Downtown on 5th Street

Downtown on 6th Street

Downtown on a side street (Elm, Oak, Portland, Scott)

On M-203, Pine Street

In the Residential Section

I don't live in the Village

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* 28. If you are a resident, how long have you lived in the Village?

Less than 1 year

1-5 Years

6-10 Years

11-20 Years

21-40 Years

40+ Years

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* 29. Please describe the reason(s) you chose to live or continue to live in the Village of Calumet.

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* 30. Would you recommend people move to the Village of Calumet?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 31. How long have you owned a business in Calumet?

Less than 1 year

1-5 Years

6-10 Years

11-20 Years

20-40 Years

40+ Years

I do not own a business in the Village of Calumet

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* 32. Would you recommend starting a business in Calumet?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 33. If you are a property owner, how you feel about property taxes in the Village of Calumet?

Property taxes are too high, I would not be okay paying higher taxes.

Property taxes are neither too high nor too low.

I would be okay paying more in property taxes.

Property taxes should increase to provide more services.

Other (please specify)

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* 34. The 2018 Master Plan specified the following vision for the Village of Calumet:
"The Village of Calumet is the ideal livable and walkable community, with a unique, vibrant, historical and lively downtown filled with special shops, restaurants, services, cultural activity and housing. The residential area is a desired neighborhood valued for its historic homes and affordable housing within walking distance of downtown. The Village attracts new residents and business with its proximity to the nearby, outstanding recreational opportunities of the Keweenaw Peninsula."
Does this vision align with your view of the Village?

Strongly agree

Agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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* 35. If you were neutral or disagreed with the 2018 statement, what is your vision for the Village of Calumet?

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* 36. If you could do anything in the Village of Calumet (if money was no object), what would you like to see in the community?

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* 37. If there are other issues that you would like to bring to the attention of the Planning Commission and were not covered in the survey, please leave a comment in the space provided.

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* 38. If you would like to be kept informed on the master plan process or other Village of Calumet news, please leave your contact information.

Name

Company

Address

Address 2

City/Town

State/Province

ZIP/Postal Code

Email Address

Phone Number

The responses to the demographic questions in this section are optional and are included solely with the intent of ensuring that the survey is representative of the community.

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* 39. Please describe your gender

Prefer not to say

Female

Male

Nonbinary

Transgender

Other (please specify)

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* 40. What is your racial/ethnic background?

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

American Indian or Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander

Another race

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* 41. How many members of your household are under the age of 18?

More than 3

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* 42. What age group do you fall into?

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 43. What is your household's approximate total yearly income?

Under $15,000

Between $15,000 and $29,999

Between $30,000 and $49,999

Between $50,000 and $74,999

Between $75,000 and $99,999

Between $100,000 and $150,000

Over $150,000

Prefer not to say

Thank you for taking the Village of Calumet's master plan survey. Your input is appreciated and helps to inform next steps for the betterment of our community and your response will remain anonymous.
To stay informed on the next steps in the master plan process, please continue to check the Village of Calumet website for more opportunities to share your feedback. www.villageofcalumet.com